How does the ChildCareEd–BakerRipley contract make teacher training easier and more affordable for Texas childcare programs? - post

Introduction

If your childcare program partners with BakerRipley, the ChildCareEd contract creates a simpler route to affordable, accredited professional development. This arrangement lets administrators request instructor-led trainings through BakerRipley so individual staff do not need separate vendor contracts.

The partnership reduces administrative burden and can lower costs while maintaining training quality. This article highlights who benefits, promoted instructor-led courses, the steps for requesting ChildCareEd services via BakerRipley, and promotion ideas to boost teacher uptake. It focuses on #ChildCareEd #BakerRipley #training #Texas #professionaldevelopment in the middle of program planning to make the point clear 😊.

Who benefits from the ChildCareEd–BakerRipley partnership?

The primary beneficiaries are childcare programs that contract with BakerRipley and their staff, particularly programs that submit training requests through BakerRipley instead of hiring vendors independently. This streamlines vendor management and can produce cost savings for programs.

Targeted providers include those in Travis County under Workforce Solutions Capital Area Child Care Services; these programs can ask BakerRipley to arrange ChildCareEd trainings as part of program-wide professional development planning. Program administrators coordinate requests so individual teachers are not responsible for contracting.

Practical advantages include fewer onboarding steps for trainers, consistent training quality from an IACET-accredited vendor, and flexible formats such as instructor-led virtual or in-person sessions plus self-paced options when available.

Which instructor-led trainings should program administrators promote to staff?

Promote instructor-led trainings that align with common quality-improvement goals. Examples include Mandated Reporters (3 hours), Positive Attention for Infants and Toddlers (3 hours), Assessing through Observation (3 hours), and Effective Supervision in Child Care (2 hours).

Other recommended topics are Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners, Exceptional Children and Early Intervention, Classroom Positivity, and courses focused on inclusion and classroom design. 

Prioritization tips: new staff should take Mandated Reporters and foundational interaction courses; staff working with dual-language or special needs children should take targeted courses; supervisors should focus on leadership and supervision trainings.

How should program administrators request ChildCareEd trainings through BakerRipley?

Because the contract is between BakerRipley and ChildCareEd, requests must be routed through BakerRipley rather than booked directly with the vendor. Start by identifying your program training needs using staff surveys or performance reviews.

Contact your BakerRipley liaison or professional development coordinator and request ChildCareEd as the vendor for selected courses. Coordinate dates, instructor format (virtual or in-person), headcounts, and local logistics through BakerRipley.

How can programs promote these trainings and track impact?

Increase staff participation with simple internal flyers or emails that list course titles, hours, and learning outcomes, and emphasize that sessions are available through BakerRipley so staff do not need individual contracts. Offer scheduled coverage or stipends for after-hours attendance to reduce barriers.

Build a yearly professional development calendar that sequences foundational trainings for new staff and advanced topics for returning staff. Use registration deadlines and reminders to keep cohorts on track 📅.

To track impact, use short pre/post knowledge checks, observation rubrics, and monitor completion rates, staff retention, and classroom quality indicators. Share success stories with BakerRipley to support ongoing partnership benefits.

Summary

The ChildCareEd–BakerRipley contract streamlines access to high-quality, accredited professional development for childcare programs that work with BakerRipley, particularly those in Travis County associated with Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Program administrators should route training requests through BakerRipley, not individual staff.

Prioritize the instructor-led trainings listed earlier to build a practical yearly PD plan, confirm accommodations and logistics early, and track outcomes to demonstrate value. Use a checklist: identify courses and dates, contact your BakerRipley liaison, and confirm headcount and evaluation plans ✅.

Sharing results and success stories with BakerRipley can help programs maintain or expand access to ChildCareEd trainings and reinforce community partnership benefits.